Fighting against allegations of domestic abuse can seem like an uphill battle. This is particularly true for men, who have long been stigmatized as the only perpetrators of violence, even though 27.3% of men are victims of abuse themselves compared to 32.9% of women — only a 5.6% difference. If you’ve been charged with domestic […]

When you are arrested for a crime in Massachusetts, you will be required to attend a bail hearing, where a judge will decide if you will be allowed bail or if you will remain in custody until your criminal trial. In some cases, the bail portion of the hearing is combined with the arraignment, where […]

No one wants to be in the unfortunate situation of seeing the flashing lights behind them and having to pull over. It can become even more overwhelming when accused of drinking and driving under the influence, especially if you were not engaged in this behavior at the time. When you can pick back through the […]

Arson is a serious crime in Massachusetts with significant penalties. If convicted, you stand to face up to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. If you were charged with arson, it’s important to understand what a prosecutor must be able to prove to secure a conviction against you. Here’s what you […]

If you’ve been charged with money laundering, you face the possibility of incurring severe penalties that may affect you for the rest of your life. Money laundering is both a federal and a state crime. In Massachusetts, you could face up to 6 years in prison for a first offense and up to eight years […]

Fake ID Defense In Western Massachusetts It’s not uncommon for college students — and sometimes high school students — to obtain a fake ID for the purpose of purchasing alcohol or to get into clubs. However, getting caught with a fake ID can be detrimental. The penalties are stiff and can leave you with a […]

Late last year, Massachusetts introduced a bill that aimed to make many changes to the state’s criminal justice laws, including the threshold for larceny, among other things. This month, legislators showed the bill strong support in a House-Senate Conference with votes of 148-5 in the House and 37-0 in the Senate. Understanding Current Theft Laws Massachusetts is […]

A long time in prison has been touted for many years as one of the best ways to address the war on drugs. However, with many people finding themselves behind bars for long periods of time, even for seemingly minor drug charges, a new study holds important precedent. The 50-state study identifies that putting more […]

An allegation of arson is a serious one that could follow you for many years especially if you are convicted. You need to be familiar with how investigators pursue arson allegations and gather evidence to attempt to charge you. Arson investigators face a broad range of different types of problems when investigating the scene of […]

Many people do not realize the difference between assault and battery, especially in Massachusetts. There are minor but important distinctions between the two that should always be understood when you’ve been accused. Have you recently been accused of battery or assault? It’s important to know that these are different allegations, but both require you to […]